Market Regulation Trade Practice Investigator - Summer Intern

CME Group • Chicago, IL

1d • $22 - $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

CME Group (CME) is recruiting for a summer 2026 intern to support the Investigations team in the Market Regulation Department (MR). MR is responsible, in part, for satisfying statutory and regulatory provisions associated with operating designated contract markets. To safeguard CME markets from abuse, the Investigations team within MR ensures compliance with CME exchange rules by monitoring CME markets for evidence of prohibited activity and conducting trade practice investigations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to deepen their industry knowledge and hone their investigative skills by working alongside best-in-class regulatory professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidate in good standing at an accredited institution (n.b., Bachelor’s degree candidates must be rising Seniors).
• Knowledge of derivatives preferred.
• Desire to learn essential.
• Strong to exceptional analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of applying existing Microsoft Office Excel skills to manage large data sets.
• Available for Summer 2026 40 hours/week
• CME Group Chicago Office
• Partake in Onsite Training
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Please note that our company is unable to provide employment sponsorship for this position and can only consider candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship assistance (CPT, H1B, F1, L etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Gemini, Python, and/or Tableau preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a research project of topical interest to the Investigations management team.
• Participate in planning sessions and status meetings.
• Assist with drafting a project charter.
• Perform research, analyze data, and document findings.
• Leverage Gemini to deliver a capstone presentation to the Investigations management team.
• Support the day-to-day activities of the Investigations team as needed.

Benefits

• CME Group is committed to offering a competitive pay package for our employee interns.
• Through our benefits program, we offer our employee interns the opportunity to participate in select offerings. This includes our comprehensive health coverage and a mental health benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern